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Master Control Operator I (Overnight)

Tempe, AZ

$28.75 - $31/hr

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Master Control Hub Operator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... playout issues * Responsible for the ingest and quality control of broadcast materials into all ... Must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends ...

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Broadcast Hub Operator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

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Bilingual Spanish Master Control Operator I

Tempe, AZ

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Master Control Operator I (Overnight)

FOX News Network, LLC

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$28.75 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Fox News rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 75 rated media

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Master Control Operator supports all technical and operations workflows within the Broadcast Operations area. This includes the assembly and playout of live and non-live networks.
This role is part of the Media Operations team, which is responsible for delivering a high-quality viewer experience to millions of viewers across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships. In short, we bring great FOX content to YOU!
This operator must be available and willing to work overnight shifts as part of a regular schedule, as well as weekends and holidays as required.
ABOUT YOU
  • You care about your team and are invested in their success
  • You value diverse perspectives
  • You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done
  • You have an entrepreneur's spirit

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES
Media Ingest, Assembly & Distribution
  • Provides support for quality control, processing, assembly, playout, and distribution activities for pre-programmed and live content
  • Plays a key role in the technical workflows to support distribution across linear and Over the Top (OTT) delivery
  • Will be responsible for on-air switching and running master control automation playlists in both multicast and live sports environments

Collaboration & Partnerships
  • Supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams
  • Partners with Live Media and other Media Operations teams and steps in to help in other areas as needed
  • Works closely with all business units and provides world class customer service support.

Training and Career Development
  • Jumps on opportunities to learn new skills, especially in emerging technologies
  • Utilizes existing career development programs to advance career
  • Aspires to perform at the highest level to deliver high quality products
  • Makes great contributions to the team and is an all-star team player

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
General Qualifications
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions
  • Ability to communicate with your team and your customers

SCHEDULE
  • Dedicated to a 24/7/365 operations organization.
  • Overnight availability is crucial
  • Regular weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
  • Ability to work in an operations center environment with multiple monitors and low-light conditions.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
  • A Bachelor's Degree is awesome, but not required
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+ is a plus
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $28.75-31.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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